Scorpion Bay (San Juanico)
San Juanico, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Scorpion Bay, officially Bahia San Juanico, is a small fishing village on the Pacific side of Baja California Sur, Mexico, and one of the classic Baja surf spots. Seven right hand point breaks can link up on the right swell, giving rides up to about 2 km. The surf is consistent, so it always draws a crew.
A world class chain of right hand points with a real village feel, though it draws a crowd on good swells.
How we score beachesPeak surf season is May through September, so book ahead then. On a big swell, pick the break that matches your level.
Park in the village or at the point you plan to surf, and walk to the water.
The village is small and the shore is sand and cobble, with uneven footing near the points. It is not suited to strollers or wheelchairs.
The main surf season runs roughly May through September on south swells, with winter bringing cooler water and smaller days. The Pacific stays cool, and hurricane season runs roughly June through November.
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